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Sliding door 'gap'

Last post by colinthefox « 13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 13 Apr 2017, 08:25

Hi,
On my sliding door there is a gap between the outer glass and the inner panel, almost like there ought to be another glass panel in place. Has...

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Last post by colinthefox
13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Window rot

Last post by Theclash « 12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Replies: 9
by Theclash » 08 Apr 2017, 10:47

Having the rot at bottom of window repaired the windscreen is out everything has been repaired but there is a small hole on the left and right bottom...

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Last post by Theclash
12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Spray paint issues

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 10 Apr 2017, 11:21
Replies: 12
by T25Bluealloy » 05 Apr 2017, 13:44

Hi all,i hope someone can help me..

basically i am doing some work on my T25 and some rust repairs on the panels. i have removed the rust, filled,...

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Last post by T25Bluealloy
10 Apr 2017, 11:21
Devon roof.?????

Last post by hilift « 10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Replies: 2
by GTA320Y » 09 Apr 2017, 09:59

Hi vans getting restored we have took the fastning clips off roof and the latch off van. The part that the latch rivots too is very worn and shabby....

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Last post by hilift
10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Installing 3 point seat belts in back of T25

Last post by dbz864 « 07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Replies: 40
by ianog » 22 Jun 2013, 21:47
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Hi all

First time poster.

I am looking to install three point seat belts in back of my camper (Yogi) so that i can attach two child seats.

Any...
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Last post by dbz864
07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Trim bracket inside sliding door

Last post by djswain1 « 07 Apr 2017, 15:43
Replies: 3
by ToolkiT73 » 29 Mar 2017, 14:57

Hi all,

The bracket plate on the inside of the sliding door holding down the edge of the flooringcarpet needs replacing.
Does anybody know what the...

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Last post by djswain1
07 Apr 2017, 15:43
slding door cover panel removal.

Last post by shaky « 06 Apr 2017, 11:08
Replies: 3
by shaky » 06 Apr 2017, 09:47

Hi all,

I'm doing an offside tall rear wheel arch repair and so need to remove the panel above that on the nearside covers the slider mechanism....

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Last post by shaky
06 Apr 2017, 11:08
Three kids in the back

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 06 Apr 2017, 06:08
Replies: 7
by yorkieroyal » 16 Feb 2017, 13:31

I couldn't quite find a definitive answer on this, but i'm thinking of buying a T25, but i have three kids, ages 5,8, and 10. If a van comes with...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
06 Apr 2017, 06:08
Dinitrol Underseal on Rustoleum

Last post by freckvan1 « 05 Apr 2017, 22:44
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 05 Apr 2017, 09:56

Morning All,

Been working on my van's sills, derusted and 2pk Primer, then painted with Rustoleum.

I want now to use Dinitrol on the painted sill...

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Last post by freckvan1
05 Apr 2017, 22:44
Trim Clip Supplier found

Last post by nsjtaylor « 04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Replies: 5
by RCN » 01 Apr 2017, 12:14

Hope this is OK to post here
Had to replace the trim clips after doing some insulation work. The ones there were 26 years old and crumbled when I...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Screw Holes in dash

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Apr 2017, 21:08
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by Sir Brixalot » 22 Mar 2017, 19:05

I don't like the trays so I'm going to cover the holes. They're symmetrical so I'm thinking of using dark brown posi screw covers or perhaps rivet...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Apr 2017, 21:08
So here goes......

Last post by dleaves « 01 Apr 2017, 12:16
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by dleaves » 10 Apr 2015, 18:22
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New to this forum. Going to have a bash at tarting my 1979 T25 up. I will share a few of the bits and pieces I do on here. Any advice would be much...
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Last post by dleaves
01 Apr 2017, 12:16
What Interior Insulation to Use

Last post by djswain1 « 31 Mar 2017, 15:42
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by Enternent » 26 Apr 2016, 19:34
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Could someone who has walked the walk before me recommend what to line the camper with which will keep it warmer in the winter (most of the year) and...
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Last post by djswain1
31 Mar 2017, 15:42
Sliding door alignment

Last post by dave friday « 31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 28 Mar 2017, 11:38

Morning all,I can't get the door high enough ( so the bends on the door line up with the bend on the body)
It looks like the three slotted hinge...

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Last post by dave friday
31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Applying decals?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Mar 2017, 17:49
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:57

I bought a Holdsworth roof sticker from Brickwerks, I could ask them but it's probably standard stuff so I thought sombedody here may know how to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2017, 17:49
wheel carrier

Last post by multisi « 30 Mar 2017, 17:40
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 30 Mar 2017, 08:05

hi guys,

my van came without the carrier, ive got a spare so might as well fit one. picked up the round plate but no tube brackets, are they needed...

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Last post by multisi
30 Mar 2017, 17:40
upholstery fabric wanted

Last post by islandboy « 30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Mar 2017, 09:29

Does anyone know of a supplier of this seat fabric ?

vanseat_sm.jpg

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Last post by islandboy
30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Spare wheel carrier safety latch

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:46

Mine is long since broken on the tin top, I'd forgotten how useful they are and would like to replace it.

Looks to me like it just slides in and the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Can I paint my pop top with rustoleum?

Last post by paperhouselad « 29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Replies: 1
by kaminokid » 28 Mar 2017, 15:34

Or is there something better?

Hi All
We have a hard sided pop top. The top of the pop top is cracked and whilst cleaning ready for the season some...

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Last post by paperhouselad
29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Mains hook up and water filler covers needed

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Mar 2017, 19:50
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by Ginojasper » 29 Mar 2017, 16:02

Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement covers for a 1984 westfalia. I can only find the complete which are expensive when only...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Mar 2017, 19:50
If you have rust and get water in the footwell then read on.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 27 Mar 2017, 08:49
Replies: 19
by sternal » 19 Mar 2017, 15:23
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So after 4 years of happy motoring and a dry footwell, I have been planning to renew the job I did 4 years ago.

Peeled off the old weather strip...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
27 Mar 2017, 08:49
Power to electric seats

Last post by seanmc1970a « 28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Replies: 1
by seanmc1970a » 25 Mar 2017, 19:17

Spring has sprung and winter ideas need acting on :?

I've bought a couple of Mazda rx8 seats and am half way through fitting them, holes are...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Front jacking point - Advice please

Last post by Wedgbury « 25 Mar 2017, 19:00
Replies: 8
by porthyt » 22 Mar 2017, 18:36

Hi,

I am sure that you can see the skim of filler cleverly disguising the rot of my front driver's side jacking point.

The section of the floorpan...

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Last post by Wedgbury
25 Mar 2017, 19:00
Red belts autosleeper

Last post by jrt « 25 Mar 2017, 17:03
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 22 Mar 2017, 21:39

They're attached onto the battery boxes between the front seats. What are they for?

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Last post by jrt
25 Mar 2017, 17:03
window seal - black streaks

Last post by islandboy « 25 Mar 2017, 12:51

by islandboy » 25 Mar 2017, 12:51

I get bad black water streaks coming from one of my window seals. I presume this is because the seal itself is breaking down. I have new seals to...

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Last post by islandboy
25 Mar 2017, 12:51
Land Rover Seat

Last post by NickHH « 22 Mar 2017, 20:03
Replies: 3
by NickHH » 21 Mar 2017, 21:45

i have not been able to find any dimensions for these britpart Land Rover seats : but wondered whether someone before had explored whether could be...

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Last post by NickHH
22 Mar 2017, 20:03
T25 - Rear side window replacement

Last post by Bison535 « 21 Mar 2017, 06:38
Replies: 2
by Bison535 » 09 Mar 2017, 19:44

Hi 80-90
I need to re fit both rear side windows now that my camper has been resprayed, BUT the standard side cupboards are still in place and it...

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Last post by Bison535
21 Mar 2017, 06:38
Door Panel issue

Last post by crazymilk « 20 Mar 2017, 09:41
Replies: 7
by crazymilk » 20 Mar 2017, 08:37

Having some issues with fixing my sliding door panel. Using the standard T25 door clips however they don't seem quite long enough and don't click in...

7 Replies

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Last post by crazymilk
20 Mar 2017, 09:41
Washing your van with parrafin

Last post by NicBeeee « 20 Mar 2017, 09:32
Replies: 19
by NicBeeee » 15 Sep 2016, 15:14
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Has anyone come across the notion of adding a few drops of paraffin into your car wash bucket, I have recently been told that somebody whom somebody...
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Last post by NicBeeee
20 Mar 2017, 09:32
front grill paint or replace

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Mar 2017, 17:45
Replies: 14
by fazzer » 20 Apr 2015, 19:58

after complaints from the wife ive started doing some repairs to van,bumpers have been stripped and re powdercoated bought new end caps,ive repaired...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Mar 2017, 17:45
light blenders

Last post by dumbo « 17 Mar 2017, 20:14
Replies: 1
by happy van » 17 Mar 2017, 20:06

Hi I have a pair of aftermarket light blenders and I was wondering how do you fix them to your van.I really do not want to drill my rear lights so if...

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Last post by dumbo
17 Mar 2017, 20:14
series 1 landrover

Last post by fazzer « 14 Mar 2017, 19:34
Replies: 13
by fazzer » 07 Mar 2017, 13:27

Anyone own a series one landy,I'm restoring one for my boss,I'm rebuilding chassis at moment but there's not much of it left,and most of the brackets...

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Last post by fazzer
14 Mar 2017, 19:34
Best Bumper Paint Please

Last post by kevcorks « 14 Mar 2017, 16:43
Replies: 3
by kevcorks » 13 Mar 2017, 12:59

Hi

I am after a little advice as to the best paint to use on my big bumpers and plastic trim. As they are a mix of metal and plastic I am after...

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Last post by kevcorks
14 Mar 2017, 16:43
Side Door Lock Broken - Help!

Last post by Danielsan4D « 14 Mar 2017, 10:54
Replies: 6
by Danielsan4D » 14 Mar 2017, 09:34

Morning lovely folk.

Please be kind to a newish member and technical layman!

Mods feel free to move if this is in the wrong place.

The interior...

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Last post by Danielsan4D
14 Mar 2017, 10:54
Advice Please!!

Last post by multisi « 14 Mar 2017, 09:36
Replies: 6
by Dave Brackenridge » 12 Mar 2017, 16:06

Got a new Van, Love it but someone has told me due to rust it may not be worth while fixing it. I'm not a rich man at all. Im a charity worker....

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Last post by multisi
14 Mar 2017, 09:36
Rear Louver Window Cover

Last post by Smosh « 13 Mar 2017, 22:15
Replies: 4
by eiret25 » 10 Mar 2017, 08:01

Morning all. Would any member know where I could get my hands on rear louver rindow cover similar to the one in the photograph?

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Last post by Smosh
13 Mar 2017, 22:15
Tin Top to High Top

Last post by 100leelee « 13 Mar 2017, 10:35

by 100leelee » 13 Mar 2017, 10:35

Hi,
After looking for a half decent high top project and finally convinced that the best route might be to find a solid tin top and add the roof. Has...

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Last post by 100leelee
13 Mar 2017, 10:35
New Seat

Last post by Dave Brackenridge « 12 Mar 2017, 21:44
Replies: 6
by Dave Brackenridge » 09 Mar 2017, 16:04

Guys, I need a Buddy seat with seatbelt to carry an extra passenger in my camper. Can anyone tell me where to get one without bankrupting me??

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Last post by Dave Brackenridge
12 Mar 2017, 21:44
Sliding Window Felt ( runners? )

Last post by Smiffo « 12 Mar 2017, 19:05
Replies: 4
by Smiffo » 12 Mar 2017, 17:40

Evening all.

I have the side sliding windows out, both sides, and want to refurb them a bit, with an aim to stop them rattling.
I have found a few...

4 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
12 Mar 2017, 19:05
Surface rust... My plan

Last post by restoman « 10 Mar 2017, 20:35
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 26 Feb 2017, 17:35

Hi gang,

I am in need or some advice here.

I have some surface rust on the van, was planning on rollering in the summer, but need a temp barrier....

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Last post by restoman
10 Mar 2017, 20:35
Paint colour .. which one !!

Last post by git monkey « 09 Mar 2017, 21:43
Replies: 2
by git monkey » 08 Mar 2017, 11:14

Hi All,
I've done some lower body work on my 89' Reimo (based on a Velle) & need paint .. The silver sticker indicates LA5B (Marine Blue) &
LK5E...

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Last post by git monkey
09 Mar 2017, 21:43
DIY Spraying

Last post by Dazco « 09 Mar 2017, 19:09
Replies: 16
by Ant-t » 03 Mar 2017, 15:15
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I'm about to replace some panels on my van and I'm tired of the results using rattle spray cans. I don't want to go down the roller route, no offence...
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Last post by Dazco
09 Mar 2017, 19:09
Jacking point

Last post by RogerT « 08 Mar 2017, 22:35
Replies: 15
by RogerT » 05 Mar 2017, 14:03
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Just seen this...

The plan had been to stop using the van after the summer to do all the bodywork and welding, but with the MOT due before we...
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Last post by RogerT
08 Mar 2017, 22:35
window windr mech

Last post by kriswhite « 07 Mar 2017, 10:37
Replies: 1
by VERAT25 » 05 Mar 2017, 08:35

hi
just fitted new window winder mechanism.

all lined up on fixing holes etc

fitted in ok/ but window stops about 12mm short of closing fully....

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Last post by kriswhite
07 Mar 2017, 10:37
The perils of original VW underseal.....

Last post by toolsntat « 05 Mar 2017, 23:37

by toolsntat » 05 Mar 2017, 23:37

Heads up on this one to save yourselves a fortune.
This stuff is wonderful for stopping the water getting at the metalwork but should any faults...

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Last post by toolsntat
05 Mar 2017, 23:37
New Tailgate struts from Brickwerks

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 04 Mar 2017, 23:53
Replies: 14
by itchyfeet » 03 Mar 2017, 17:16

Trying to fit these thought it would be easy, they are about an inch too long ( same length as origionals) and I just can't compress them by hand,...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
04 Mar 2017, 23:53
sliding door help required

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Mar 2017, 20:56
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 22 Feb 2017, 11:56

ok folks.

1984 (change over year, obviously!) rhd single slider

Trying to opent the slider and the rear of the door is no longer popping out. Has a...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Mar 2017, 20:56
Sliding door handles

Last post by multisi « 02 Mar 2017, 09:23
Replies: 1
by whitebob » 01 Mar 2017, 16:51

Would a door handle described as for a right hand sliding door work on a door on a left side door? And any suggestions as to how to get the grub...

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Last post by multisi
02 Mar 2017, 09:23
Painting my pop top

Last post by blakeys80 « 02 Mar 2017, 08:17
Replies: 2
by blakeys80 » 01 Mar 2017, 13:58

Im about to order some Rustoleum combi colour, to start painting the body of the van, so thought I'd buy the white for the pop top too. I know...

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Last post by blakeys80
02 Mar 2017, 08:17
Chassis leg repair behind rear turret

Last post by Whitevanman « 01 Mar 2017, 22:45
Replies: 3
by Whitevanman » 29 Dec 2016, 16:14

Hi All,

I've been slowly working through the rust on my van without many questions as so many of the repairs are covered in detail already.

I am...

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Last post by Whitevanman
01 Mar 2017, 22:45

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